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SJ55 UYB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 UYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 126,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2014 80,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,298 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,452 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,254 miles

cut on inner wall of n/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SJ55 UYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ55 UYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ55 UYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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